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Hollande tries to break with past

In Dakar and Kinshasa on October 12 and 13, French President François Hollande experienced African ambiguity when he peppered his speeches with references to human rights, the importance of civil society organisations and good governance in both business and government. [...] (625 words)

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France targeted in disappearance of dissident Saleh

Hollande tries to turn page on Françafrique

Issoufou hangs on by thread

Sassou scores points in Paris

Central African coup bad for Sassou

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New generation of French look to Africa

Paul Biya's concession-making trip to Paris

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Ali Bongo goes to Paris

Issoufou urges French to act

Storm clouds over Kinshasa summit

African advisors cross paths as guard changes

In Africa, Hollande in demand

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Hollande tries to turn page on Françafrique

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Sassou scores points in Paris

Central African coup bad for Sassou

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Issoufou shells out on PR

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Issoufou urges French to act

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